In 2014, European bonds were the biggest underperformers in both corporate and government bond segments, according to data from FE.
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Pictet AM favors Japanese equities
Pictet Asset Management is upbeat on Japanese equities and sees compelling investment opportunities arising out of improved corporate earnings growth.
East Capital frontier market fund
The fund house believes its experience investing in the relationship-based cultures of Eastern Europe has direct application to frontier market investing, said Tim Umberger, senior adviser.
The R word
Fund selectors and wealth management professionals attending FSA’s Fund Selector Forum last week in Hong Kong overwhelmingly said regulation is the biggest challenge facing their business.
Look beyond the bad news
At Fund Selector Asia’s Forum in Hong Kong, delegates heard that attractive opportunities can be uncovered in Europe and fears about the EU entering into a long stagnation are overblown.
StanChart on the case for equities
European equities and RMB bonds are among the favourite investment classes at Standard Chartered Bank, said Steve Brice, chief investment strategist, group wealth management.
Standard Life Investment cautious on Singapore realty
Standard Life Investments is cautious about investing in Singapore real estate due to government intervention in the sector.